Defense Aircraft & Propulsion
Oct 10, 2024
When the U.S. Army began developing a utility helicopter in the 1960s, it faced the unenviable task of replacing arguably the most storied rotorcraft to date.
Oct 09, 2024
After killing the UH-60V Black Hawk upgrade, the Army has embarked on a nose-to-tail upgrade of the UH-60M.
Oct 09, 2024
The Black Hawk has spawned numerous variants and derivations over its 50-year career.
Oct 08, 2024
The startup aims for flight certification of a digital twin before the aircraft is physically built.
Oct 07, 2024
Market research has started on a new intratheater airlifter program that could begin fielding hundreds of new aircraft after 2031.
Dec 22, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the country will proceed with plans to build a new aircraft carrier.
Dec 21, 2025
The U.S. Air Force has expanded the pool of competitors vying for the second increment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Dec 19, 2025
Leonardo Helicopters has completed the long-awaited first flight of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor Technology Demonstrator.
Dec 19, 2025
U.S. startup Astro Mechanica plans to take its hybrid-electric supersonic engine into high-altitude and high-speed ground testing in 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
The DOD has surged assets to the Caribbean and the southern border to back military operations in the region including, potentially, the RQ-170 reconnaissance drone.
Dec 19, 2025
Saab has secured another 2.5 billion in Swedish krona ($200 million) to support the evolution of the Gripen fighter.
Dec 19, 2025
A radar upgrade for the X-62 autonomous fighter will allow the U.S. Air Force to experiment with AI-enabled “pilots” controlling sensors in combat.
Dec 19, 2025
Malaysia is looking to fast-track its multirole combat aircraft program after plans to acquire ex-Kuwaiti Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are expected to face delays.